SECURITYJun 4 · 15:08 UTCNY POSTSteven Nelson, Josh Christenson

Feds bust ‘romance scam’ perps from Africa who bilked elderly out of $15M then bragged about loot

Federal authorities arrested individuals in Africa involved in a romance scam that defrauded elderly victims of $15 million. The perpetrators publicly showcased stolen luxury items, including jewelry, cars, and a Ghanian mansion, in images that highlighted their wealth amid surrounding poverty.

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